ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Ego death

Ego death is when someone's sense of self (the "ego") is gone. It's like you don't know who you are or have any idea about the world around you. It can be a scary experience, and it's usually triggered by taking certain drugs or having intense meditative experiences. When you've gone through an ego death, it usually leaves you with a feeling of peacefulness and a feeling of being connected to something bigger.